That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid running, and a set of tight ones can really mess with your mechanics. That’s where incorporating ...

Sit upright with knees bent, hands resting behind you. Cross left ankle over right knee. Let right knee travel out to the ...

The high prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers underscores the importance of early ...

Writer Amy Wallen took on a 60-mile Susan G. Komen challenge as a way to test her stamina while doing something positive for friends.

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a "supportive hammock" from the back, through the tailbone, lower abdominal area ...

Fitness coach Beverley Cheng shares gentle stretches and exercises ideal for anyone who sits for long periods.

According to a 2020 study, three weeks of detraining did not affect muscle thickness, strength, or sports performance in adolescent athletes. According to Jesse Shaw, D.O., associate professor of ...

Voluntary muscles, also known as skeletal muscles, are muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as the muscles of your limbs, head, neck, and body. They are attached to bones and respond to ...